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Indigenous AFL Stars Trivia Quiz

Many AFL stars have an indigenous heritage. This quiz pays homage to some of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by tezza1551. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
tezza1551

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,387

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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488

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Question 1 of 10

1. Graham Farmer played for East Perth, Geelong, and West Perth between 1953 and 1971. Under what nickname is he better known? Hint

Polly Farmer

Dolly Farmer

Molly Farmer

Wally Farmer

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1993, Neil Elvis "Nicky" Winmar of St. Kilda club responded to racist taunts by doing what? Hint

Walking off the ground

Making faces at the taunters

Making racist remarks in return

Pulling up his jumper to show his brown skin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following families is not known for their success in AFL? Hint

Krakouer

Rioli

Ella

Matera

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the indigenous player to win AFLs highest award, the Brownlow Medal in 2006? Hint

Adam Goodes

Gavin Wanganeen

Dean Rioli

Shane Woewodin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following indigenous stars played for West Coast Eagles? Hint

Graham Johncock

David Wirrpanda

Michael O'Loughlin

Jeffrey Farmer

6. Many indigenous players originating from Western Australia identify themselves as Noongars (indigenous people of the southwest of the state). Which one of the following would not identify as Noongar? Hint

Mark Williams

Jeffrey Farmer

David Wirrpanda

Roger Hayden

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Question 7 of 10

7. Only two indigenous players had reached the 300-game milestone by 2009. Which of the following achieved this in 2009? Hint

Barry Cable

Andrew McLeod

David Wirrpanda

Troy Cook

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Question 8 of 10

8. With 243 games for Western Australian team South Fremantle, 17 state games, 2 Sandover Medals, and 5 club Fairest and Best awards, which player has been described as the "Greatest player never to play AFL"? Hint

Peter Matera

Jimmy Krakouer

Nicky Winmar

Stephen Michael

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lance "Buddy" Franklin is an indigenous player from Western Australia. Who did he play for in the 2005 to 2009 seasons? Hint

Hawthorn

Fremantle Dockers

West Coast Eagles

Collingwood

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2008, what proportion of the total AFL player base identified as Aboriginal or Indigenous? Hint

10%

20%

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Graham Farmer played for East Perth, Geelong, and West Perth between 1953 and 1971. Under what nickname is he better known?

Answer: Polly Farmer

Graham "Polly" Farmer went on to coach Geelong, West Perth, and Western Australia's first State of Origin teams. He was honoured by having the Graham Farmer Freeway named in his honour. In 1971, he became the first footballer to receive a MBE.

2. In 1993, Neil Elvis "Nicky" Winmar of St. Kilda club responded to racist taunts by doing what?

Answer: Pulling up his jumper to show his brown skin

The photo of Nicky Winmar pulling up his jumper to show his brown skin has become part of football history imagery. Nicky won Fairest and Best for his St. Kilda club on two occasions in 1989 and 1995.

3. Which of the following families is not known for their success in AFL?

Answer: Ella

Mark, Gary, and Glen Ella were brothers and played Rugby Union.
Sebastian, Maurice, Dean and Cyril Rioli are all well known as AFL players.
The Matera brothers Peter and Phil, played numerous games for the West Coast Eagles. The Krakouer family including Jimmy, Phil, and Andrew also played AFL for various clubs.

4. Who was the indigenous player to win AFLs highest award, the Brownlow Medal in 2006?

Answer: Adam Goodes

The Brownlow Medal is AFLs highest award, and is voted on each week by the umpires of each game.

5. Which of the following indigenous stars played for West Coast Eagles?

Answer: David Wirrpanda

Wirrpanda played for West Coast Eagles from 1996-2009. He launched the Wirrpanda Foundation in 2005 to assist young indigenous people.
Graham Johncock played for Adelaide Crows, Michael O'Loughlin played for Sydney Swans, while Jeff Farmer played for Melbourne and Fremantle.

Answer: David Wirrpanda

David's father is from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, and his mother is from the Yorta Yorta people of Victoria. Jeffrey, Roger, and Mark all identify as Noongars.

7. Only two indigenous players had reached the 300-game milestone by 2009. Which of the following achieved this in 2009?

Answer: Andrew McLeod

Gavin Wanganeen played 300 games before retiring, and Andrew McLeod had played over 300 games to his end of the 2009 season.

Answer: Stephen Michael

Stephen won the awards listed and many more, but would not leave his home state to play in what wasthen the VFL competition.

9. Lance "Buddy" Franklin is an indigenous player from Western Australia. Who did he play for in the 2005 to 2009 seasons?

Answer: Hawthorn

Franklin made his debut for the Hawks in 2005, and won the Coleman Medal in 2008.

10. In 2008, what proportion of the total AFL player base identified as Aboriginal or Indigenous?

Answer: 10%

According to the 2006 census, the proportion of people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders was 2.3%.

Source: Author tezza1551

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